معرفی
Apoorva Chauhan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Information Technology within the Faculty of Science at Concordia University of Edmonton, specializing in the intersection of technology and human behavior during critical events.
Education:
- Ph.D in Computer Science from Utah State University, USA
- M.S. in Computer Science from Utah State University, USA
- B.E. in Computer Science from Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, India
- Postdoctoral research at David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo, Canada
Research Focus: Dr. Chauhan's pioneering work bridges Human-Computer Interaction with Crisis Informatics, examining how digital platforms shape disaster response and public communication. Her Education Research investigates technology-mediated learning, particularly through conversational agents and collaborative platforms. Recent projects analyze humor in pandemic communication, trustworthiness of crisis-related social media, and innovative tools like the Curiosity Notebook for learning-by-teaching methodologies.
Publication Trends: Her 2017-2023 publications reveal a consistent trajectory in crisis informatics, with increasing focus on social media dynamics during disasters (wildfires, pandemics) and educational technology applications. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating crisis information trustworthiness, design principles for educational conversational agents, and novel analyses of humor as a communication strategy in high-stress scenarios, all presented at premier venues like CHI, CSCW, and ISCRAM.
Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in available sources.
Academic Contributions: While specific advising details remain unreported, her research demonstrates significant industry and community impact through partnerships with crisis response organizations. Current projects likely involve securing grants for crisis communication infrastructure and educational technology development, though formal grant documentation wasn't accessible.
Research Infrastructure: Collaborative work with Amanda Hughes (Virginia Tech) and Edith Law (University of Waterloo) suggests interdisciplinary team structures, though dedicated labs weren't specified in institutional materials.
